Wake Up Little Susie

The study, published by BioRxiv, examined 50 participants and their morning routines, which focused on how each person felt the moment they woke up and how their days were affected after getting out of bed.

Researchers found those who listened to melodic sounds suffered less from sleep inertia and grogginess compared to those who wake up listening to the standard alarm sound.

“When they wake up, people experiencing sleep inertia may show signs of reduced alertness and reduced cognition, manifesting in inadvertent mistakes. Sleep inertia can last for seconds, minutes or hours after waking,” lead researcher Stuart McFarlane said, via the Daily Mail. “Research suggests that ‘difficulty in waking up’ is a common experience. It’s one that many of us share.”

Researchers feel boppier, upbeat music can also benefit the brain moving forward in the morning.